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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Background of Kant's Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem with Descartes' certain knowledge?
(a) It assumes the existence of a self.
(b) It assumes that humans think.
(c) It assumes that existence warrants thinking.
(d) It assumes that breathing warrants thinking.

2. When did Kant publish "Prolegomena to any Future metaphysic which shall lay Claim to being a Science"?
(a) 1790.
(b) 1780.
(c) 1776.
(d) 1783.

3. In which groups did "Critique of Pure Reason" cause a stir?
(a) Asian philosophical circles.
(b) American philosophical circles.
(c) European philosophical circles.
(d) African philosophical circles.

4. How old was Kant when "Critique of Pure Reason" was published?
(a) 45.
(b) 57.
(c) 32.
(d) 26.

5. Where was David Hume from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) England.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is described as being inaccessible to humanity?

2. According to Hume, what does all knowledge come through?

3. When was "Critique of Practical Reason" published?

4. Despite being dedicated to reason, which of the following described Kant?

5. What type of truth is "a square has four sides"?

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